Shattered and whole
“Wow, I’ve been gone for a while and the facility looks like a wreck. Do you have a Yakuza War here or something?” Clint Barton roams his eye being familiar once again to the place that he calls home before his semi-retirement.
“Blame it on this guy! It’s his fault!” Rocket Raccoon pointed profusely to the God of Thunder. While the latter just smiled grabbing an apple from the Rodent’s plate. Guilt-Free.
Natasha just raised her eyebrow contemplating “Oh really? Hey there Santa Claus. Thank you for coming back but you don’t have to be like the Green Guy, wreaking havoc here you know. This is like a billion dollar facility. Not that Tony will mind but..” she also took a piece of apple from the Rodent’s plate “Thanks Rabbit” earning an irritating groan.
“Actually as much as I want to release my pent up frustrations and energy. I won’t do that and besides…” before Thor finishes his sentence another loud boom has been heard from the other side of the building.
Everyone just stood in shock as to what had happened and then another loud bang.
“He’s been like that for a week. New Code Name: WRECK-IT-TONY! I’m gonna wreck it! I am a billionaire, everything is just a dime. Blah. Blah. Blah! Still, it’s your fault, Asgardian King!” Rocket blames Thor again and again, but still the God of Thunder - Guilt Free.
“I just told the truth, my dear friends. What they say the truth will set us free” Thor offered Clint some apple and a beer, with the other accepting the offer, ready to listen as to what tale the Asgardian King has to offer. Natasha crosses her arms, ready to listen. "Spill the beans".
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When Bruce and Rocket returned with the God of Thunder. Steve and Rhodey, was the one who welcomed them and Thor told him things that he knows and what the Reality Stone have shown him. That their comrades are still alive but they are placed in the altered reality. Suddenly Tony Stark appeared out of nowhere and heard their conversations and he asked if he had seen Peter in that alter reality, “Hello old friend. Good to see you in great shape”.
“Have you seen Peter?” the billionaire asked again in a demanding tone.
"Oh yes my friend, your betrothed is sleeping peacefully. But before he fell into that state, I heard him calling your name, then I thought it was you he was talking to then I realized that you were not affected by the snap. So, I went into that room and I saw it, sleeping beauty being kissed by a Magical Sorcerer. You know I was about to punch him for you, but I was being pulled out. I deeply apologize for not punching him as soon as I can dear comrade” a look of regret shown by Thor directed to Tony, while he lightly tapped his shoulders.
“Oh no…” Bruce reacted silently.
Tony didn’t say a word. But he is so scary right now. Even Rhodey has chills down his spine. He is like a dormant volcano ready to burst. All of a sudden the billionaire left the room and next thing they know, they can hear shattering of glass, techs and random breaking noises from the other side of the building. They tried calling him but Friday told them that upon Tony’s command, no one is allowed to enter his lab.
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“Time to do some visiting, come on Clint come with me” Natasha stood up and just calmed her nerves. She knows how Tony loves Peter so much. And hearing such news can be really devastating. You mourn for someone you thought dead, only to be known that someone might try stealing the only thing you lived for in the alter realm.
“Are you sure Tasha?” Clint finished his light snack and fixed himself. Time to bite some bullet, perhaps? He trusts the Spy in dealing with an extremely angry billionaire.
“Friday, tell everyone except for Tony to assemble in the main conference in an hour”
“Affirmative Agent Romanov and welcome back Agent Barton”.
“Thank you Friday” Clint nodded.
The two went to Tony’s Lab and they could hear a little bit of noise inside “Friday, can you please open the door for us?” Natasha inquired.
“I am sorry Agent Romanov, but only Boss can command me in unlocking the door” the tone of the AI is somewhat sympathetic of the situation, but she was coded to follow only Tony Stark on this matter.
“I see, so there is nothing we could do about it huh?” the Russian spy was in deep thought of a solution.
“What are you planning Tasha? I think good things come to those who wait? Just give Tony more space. To clear his head” they are both tired right now, to be honest. And Natasha gave him such a look “Clint, a stitch in time saves nine” and with that, the Russian spy pulled something out of her pocket.
“Who would have thought this would come in handy. Thank you Peter” a hint of sadness on her voice in missing her little spiderling. She equipped the small chip on near her throat and suddenly barks a command on Friday.
“Friday, system override. Please open the door” Clint was surprised on the small tech that Peter had entrusted to Natasha. Two nanotech, one to temporarily disable the AI System and the second change the spies appearance and voice into Peter. Well, Peter is fond of Natasha. They learn from each other. The kid improving Natasha’s techs and Peter learning some fighting and stealth techniques from the woman.
“Overriding System, opening the Lab door. Welcome Mr.Parker, do you want me to inform Mr.Stark of your arrival?”.
“No need Friday. I just want to surprise my Fiance”.
“Very well then, enjoy Peter. It’s been a while and the boss missed you. There is also an additional upgrade for your Karen AI. Just inform me if you would like to order some pizza”
“Sure Friday, thanks!”.
Clint and Natasha entered the lab. It’s a wreck. Wires are everywhere, everything is in havoc. Little smokes emitting from the broken machines. What the hell Tony was thinking? Good thing the finished Time Machine and the advanced Tech Suits are on the other side of the building, the Avengers laboratory and Bruce is taking care of them and double checking for preparations.
“Hey Stark, you look like double shit. You are like a storm in a teacup. Get up, the Avengers are complete now. If you want to see your Peter…” Tony Stark is just sitting in a worn out leather sofa, in a slow movement tinkering something. When he looked at both, he looks dejected, tired. Not the face of a man who is in deep rage.
The Russian spy took sympathy on the scene in front of her.
“Hey Clint, nice to see you again” his voice is hoarse.
“Hey Tony, we know what happened but you just can’t isolate yourself here. I know it is a big deal for you, but we have to make haste. We all want to see Peter again, not just you” Clint kneeled in front of the billionaire never leaving an eye contact. “Just so you know, we are like a family here” Tony just nodded, tired of arguing.
“We will wait for you at the conference room, time to retrieve those infinity stones and fix yourself. I think 1 week of anger management is enough” Natasha pulled Clint up and they left Tony alone in his labs.
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Everyone is settled in the Avengers Conference Room and much to everyone’s relief Tony shows up and he looks unexpectedly calmer. Bruce was the one who took the initiative to start the meeting. As he was about to start, Friday announced an unexpected visitor.
“Carol Danvers just arrived with an unusual visitor, not from our planet. Should I let them in?” inquired by the AI.
“Let them in Friday” it was Tony who gave the command.
When Carol entered the room, everyone was dumbfounded on her companion he stood roughly 7 feet. Wears an unusual black garb with a tint and lining of gold. And a headdress engrossed by different gems, which you will easily know his status. A royalty.
“Hello, guys, sorry to interrupt. I hope you remembered my tale before leaving Earth and I would like you to introduce…” the tall figure stood in front of Captain Marvel, formally introducing himself “Good day Citizens of Earth it is such an honor to meet all of you, on behalf of what my older brother did. I would like to offer my assistance. Carol, already told me of your plans and I am here to protect. You can call me Starfox. And Doctor Banner and Mister Stark, you can continue with your meeting. I apologize for arriving uninvited” everyone was still stunned by the presence of a Titan, he is a complete opposite of Thanos.
It was Tony who offered a formal handshake to the Titan “It was an honor to meet you Starfox, your assistance it truly appreciated. We really need it right now”. Both men nodded for approval.
As they shook hands, unbeknownst to Tony. Starfox used a little of his cosmic energy to look on his memories. He now knows the new name that his little Brother carries. So this is the person whom my Little Brother has fallen in love with. And he saw how happy he was as Peter Parker in his life on Earth.
Banner laid out all the plans in retrieving the Infinity Stones from a different timeline. While the Titan listens at the corner.
“Tony, Bruce I think before we give this a go. Let me test out the Time Machine and the Advanced Tech Suit. So we could be 100% sure, let us look before we leap” Tony and Bruce looked at each other and they both agreed to Hawkeye’s suggestion.
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After a successful test. Clint visiting his homestead. The Avengers group themselves, of who is going to retrieve each stones. Everything is finalized now. And everyone is ready.
As Tony prepares for this journey, he wore a little locket with Peter’s photo in it together with his engagement ring “I will see you soon Baby. Very soon”.
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In the alter realm, Agamotto appeared once again to the Sorcerer.
“You have to be ready soon Doctor Strange. You will be out of here, long before you know it” the Sorcerer simply nodded. And before the Time Stone disappeared once again, he approached the sleeping teenager and used the cosmic power that he has on him, focusing on his belly.
“What are you doing to him?” the Sorcerer stood up and chose to observe, he knows that they mean no harm.
“We just wanted to make sure that the little one is fit as a fiddle and to be undetected. Just temporarily. Even Stark’s advanced AI will never detect this classified information. Unless…” the Time stone having some deep thoughts.
“Unless what?” this makes the Sorcerer a little bit agitated.
“Unless someone with stronger cosmic energy the same as him is present. That entity can see through it. Let us just hope it is not some sort of evil. Oh here it goes, all done. I have to go now and good luck Sorcerer, you need to prepare yourself with something big. Just make sure you have an iced packed. Once you are out of here” and again Stephen Strange is left alone protecting Peter and his little unborn spider.
“Iced packed huh?” who would have thought that the Time Stone is capable of dry jokes sometimes.